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Pre-sessional Pathway Programme

The Pre-sessional Programme is intended for
International Students who are planning to undertake undergraduate
or postgraduate study at York St John University. The aim of the
course is to give you the best possible start in your academic
studies by equipping you with the language and study skills
essential for success.

The course is accredited by the
British Council, guaranteeing you quality in teaching, study
facilities and accommodation. We offer state-of-the-art teaching
facilities, including an excellent multi-media Language Support Centre, where a qualified
teacher will give you individual attention to assist you in meeting
your personal study goals.

Academic Language and Study Skills - you will
work on items such as seminar skills, listening and note-taking,
writing essays, approaches to extended reading and delivering oral
presentations. You will also cover strategies for studying, library
and IT skills and using the Internet for research.

Orientation to York St John University and the
Campus - an introduction and integration into British academic
culture and student life in York.

There are 3 stages of the Pre-sessional
Programme:

15 week

8 week

5 week

Age Limit: Normally 18+

Entry Requirements

To join our pre-sessional Pathway Programmes you
will need:

15 week - IELTS 4.5 with no skill lower than 4

8 week - IELTS 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5

5 week - IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0

Course Dates

Please note: Your enrolment and induction will
take place the week before the start of the programme. Further
details will be provided in your offer.

Table 1 offers Pre-sessional
programmes for students starting academic programmes in September
2015.

Table 2 offers Pre-sessional
programmes for students starting academic programmes in January
2016.

Table 1: Programme

Start

Finish

15
week

May 26th (Tuesday)
2015

September 7th 2015

8 week

July 13th (Monday) 2015

September 7th 2015

5 week

August 3rd (Monday) 2015

September 7th 2015

Table 2: Programme

Start

Finish

15
week

September 14th (Monday) 2015

January 11th 2016

8 week

November 2nd (Monday) 2015

January 11th 2016

5 week

November 23rd (Monday) 2015

January 11th 2016

Please note:

There will be a 2 week break from classes for
Christmas and New Year.

Classes finish December 18th 2015 and return
January 4th 2016.

Tuition

Sample Timetable: 18 hours per week, Monday to
Fridays with breaks for coffee and lunch as follows: